Beaches @ Sindhudurg

The Sindhudurg is famous for its clean, long and narrow stretch of beach, with its pristine waters. Following are major popular beaches in sindhudurg.

Sagareshwar Beach-

Overlooking the natural port Vengurla this pristine stretch of shiny sand and dunes is bordered with magnificent Cajurina Plantations which offers pleasure to the visitors.Sagareshwar mandir and M.T.D.C. Resort at the beach are the spots to visit.

Kille Nivati Beach -

This dilapidated fort by the seashore impress upon the visitor by its range of rocks situated at its bottom. The rippling perennial springs here content one’s mind. Fort also commands the fine view of Bhogwe beach. Normally dolphins comes to sea shore by racing folk of small fish to prey them. Morning 9.00 AM and evening 5.00 PM is dolphins deserved timings on sea shore.

Velagar Beach, Shiroda-

This Beautiful known beach is famous among foreign tourists. Long beach with coconut and Carijuana trees at backdrop.

Khavane Beach-

Intimate size beach in relative isolation surrounded with hilly area.

Tarkarli Beach-

Considered as queen of Sindhudurg’s beaches. Tarkarli situated 6 Kms. south of Malvan on the west coast. The major attraction here is the long and narrow stretch of beach, with its pristine waters. On a clear day, you can see the sea-bed through a depth of 20ft.While in Tarkarli, make sure to visit the konkan’s favorite food restaurant for the delectable cuisine and experience something unusual-staying in MTDC’s inviting tents and house boats.

Chivala Beach-

This C shaped beach is clean as most of the beaches in this region. This is beach can we viewed for rock garden. This is rare beach including sites by sitting on these rocks , you can enjoy sea water sunset also. This is a beautiful stretch of clean sands and clear waters bordering Malvan town from North West. IA small restaurant called Silver Sands serves local fish and refreshments.

Bharadi Devi Temple

Bharadi Devi (goddess) is one goddess one just can't think of missing when one is in Malvan. This is the famous “active goddess”, refer active Bhagwati of Damper situated at Anganewadi, 14 kms from Malvan. Angnewadi is the small hamlet of Masure village. The Bharadi Devi (goddess) is very famous for her wish-fulfilling power. Devotees express their wish before her and once the wish is fulfilled they come to express their gratitude.

The highlight of Angnewadi is an annual fair sometime in February, the date is declared after getting approval from the goddess which is attended by lakhs of devotees. The villagers of Angnewadi have deep faith in ‘Bharadi Devi and they obey her wishes. This small hamlet completely abstains from alcohol consumption. It's strictly forbidden in this hamlet. With spreading of the wish–fulfilling of the powers of this goddess, the goddess has many political leaders amongst her devotees. All these faithful devotees throng to the annual fair. Many public transportation buses, passenger vehicles ply from Malvan and Kankavli to Angnewadi. One can visit Angnewadi and come back to Malvan within 2 hours.

Bharadi Devi

Karli Backwaters

A boat ride up the river starting from the creek is full of beautiful and surprising moments. 
The ride against the river nearing its journey is amazingly swift.

The waters however, hide the turmoil within and it’s only when some troubled dolphin jumps to the surface and zigzags back that one gets the true picture of the abyss.

The rivers banks are covered with verdant forests and one shouldn’t be faulted for comparing it to the ride across the Amazon.

Karli Backwaters

Shri Dev Vetoba Temple

Located about 3 km east of the unspoilt Shiroda-Velagar beach and 13 km from Vengurla in south Sindhudurg is the village of Aravali. One of the attractions of this nondescript yet charming village is the Shri Dev Vetoba Temple, an elaborate shrine dedicated to Vetoba the King of Ghosts and an avatar of Shiva. The deity’s 9 ft-tall statue, fashioned out of five metals, stands in the sanctum sanctorum, appropriately armed with weapons to fight evil and watch over the village.

Bananas and large Kolhapuri slippers are given as offerings for boons granted for it is believed that Lord Vetoba dons the slippers at night when he tours the village to ensure that all is well.

Shri Dev Vetoba Temple

Nestling in a mango grove nearby is the Sateri Devi Mandir, an appealing, pillared temple with a sloping-tiled roof. This exquisite temple is in keeping with local architecture and is cloaked in an aura of spirituality.

On the road to Shri Dev Vetoba Temple there is a little waterfront shrine surrounded by colourful flags. These offerings are made by local fishermen who come here with two flags; one they leave behind for the gods and the other they carry back with them and fly them on their boats for protection on the high seas.

Best Time to Visit Malvan

The region of Malvan experiences a sub tropical climate with humid summers, moderately cold winters and abundant rainfall. The three basic seasons in this region are summers, winters and monsoon. 

The best time for sightseeing and other tourist activities is the winter season, when the weather is mild and moderately cold.

Winters in the town of Malvan extend during the months of November, December, January, and till early February. Winters are mild and moderately cold, hence you need not carry protective clothing. Temperatures can drop to a minimum of sixteen degrees (16°C) and a maximum of twenty four degrees (24°C) during this time.

Malvan - A Perfect Holiday Paradise

Malvan will be the perfect destination for you, if you’re looking for a place to unwind after a strenuous year at work, with its clean and calm beaches and unadulterated coastline. You can also visit the Sindhudurg Fort, which is a fort that is located near the sea. Also known as the Ocean Fort, this fort was built by Shivaji, the Maratha King and warrior. The fort at Sindhudurg is one of the strongest Indian structures standing today, with its enormous foundation stones and iron framework. 

 
Malvan is connected by road to several cities, such as Pune, Mumbai and Dabolim. The closest airport from Malvan is situated at Dabolim in Goa. Mumbai is located at about 514 km from Malvan, while Ratnagiri is around 200 km away. Kudal or Kankavli Railway Station is the nearest rail head from Malvan town.